Stadtgraben

town moat, city ditch

noun SHTAHT-grah-ben Rare

Usage Note

Stadtgraben is the defensive ditch or moat (Graben) that once surrounded a medieval town inside its Stadtmauer. Many German cities have converted old Stadtgräben into parks or roads.

Examples

"Der ehemalige Stadtgraben ist heute ein begrünter Spazierweg im Stadtzentrum."

Natural Translation

The former town moat is today a green promenade in the town centre.

Literal Translation

The former city ditch is today a greened promenade in the city centre.

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